Knitted Rain Cap

ABSTRACT

A rain hat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance includes a brimless hat and a cap. The brimless hat consists of an aesthetic exterior layer and the cap consists of a waterproof layer. The cap is placed within the brimless hat such that the aesthetic exterior layer is visible when the rain hat is worn by a user. When the hat is worn, a lining is in contact with the user&#39;s hair. However, the waterproof layer prevents rain water from reaching the user&#39;s hair through the lining. A cap opening of the cap can be altered through an adjustable band of the cap. The cap and the brimless hat can be fixed or detachably attached together. The lining includes a storage bag that can be used for storage when the cap and the brimless hat are not used.

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patentapplication Ser. No. 61/866,345 filed on Aug. 15, 2013.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of head coveringsdesigned for different weather conditions. More specifically, thepresent invention is a hat that is aesthetically pleasing and that canalso be used during inclement weather.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Hats and other kinds of head coverings have evolved from being used forprotection from environmental conditions to being an essential fashionaccessory. As seen on many occasions hats are worn by many individualsfor protection from sun. Also, certain types of hats are worn forprotection from inclement weather conditions such as rain or snow.

A majority of the hats are fixed in size and fits tightly on anindividual's head. As a result, the hair of an individual is most likelyto be unruly after wearing a hat. Even though unruly hair might not bean issue for individuals with short hair, it can cause problems forindividuals with notably longer hair. Especially, it may bedisadvantageous to female individuals who at times spend a considerableamount of time and money on preparing hair. However, the presentinvention is also beneficial to individuals who have short hair that isstyled or curled and seeks protection from rain water.

Hats that are used as fashion accessories have an aesthetically pleasingexperience. The hats with an aesthetically pleasing appearance can beused to protect an individual against the sun. However, the hats with anaesthetically pleasing appearance cannot be used against inclementweather such as snow or rain. On the other hand, hats designed forinclement weather conditions do not have an aesthetically pleasingappearance. Furthermore, most hats designed for use in inclementweather, only cover a portion of the wearer's head.

The tight fit of the hats designed as fashion accessories and theappearance of the hats designed for inclement weather present a seriesof disadvantages. For instance, the hats designed for inclement weatheronly cover a portion of the wearer's head. Also, due to the appearance,an individual who is dressed up may not prefer to wear a hat designedfor inclement weather. In contrast, the tight fit hats can disrupt thehair arrangement of the wearer.

The need for hats with an aesthetically pleasing appearance that canalso be used during inclement weather is clearly evident. Proper hatsthat can protect the hair from rain water are important so that issuessuch as hair swelling can be prevented. Additionally, humidity is also amajor source of hair swelling. This further emphasizes the need for ahat that can be used in different weather conditions.

The objective of the present invention is to provide a solution to theaforementioned issues. More specifically, the present invention is a hatthat can be used in rainy weather but also has an aesthetically pleasingappearance. The effective design of the present invention allows the hatto fit loosely over an individual's head entirely. As a result of theloose fit, the hair of the wearer is not disrupted. Furthermore, due tothe pleasing appearance the hat can be worn at all times.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an illustration of the present invention being worn by a user.

FIG. 2 is a magnified view of the aesthetic exterior layer of thebrimless hat.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 4 is a magnified cross sectional view of the brimless hat and thecap.

FIG. 5 is a magnified view of the attachment point of the brimless hatand the cap.

FIG. 6 is a perspective exploded view of the first embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic exploded view of the first embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic exploded view of the second embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 9 is a magnified view of the second adjustable band and theU-shaped nonslip band in the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an illustration of the storage bag of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an illustration showing the brimless hat and the cap storedwithin the storage bag.

FIG. 12 is an illustration of the present invention, wherein the hatcomprises a visor.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention.

The present invention is a rain hat with an aesthetically pleasingappearance as illustrated in FIG. 1. More specifically, a user can wearthe present invention during rainy conditions and protect hair fromgetting wet. In order to protect the hair of the user, the presentinvention comprises a brimless hat 1 and a cap 5. Both the brimless hat1 and the cap 5 are oversized such that the user's hair is not disruptedby wearing the present invention. In the preferred embodiment of thepresent invention, the aesthetically pleasing appearance is achievedthrough the brimless hat 1. In other embodiments of the presentinvention, another hat with a brim or a hat with a visor can also beutilized. FIG. 12 is an illustration of the present invention when avisor 100 is integrated into the present invention. On the other hand,the cap 5 protects the user's hair from rain water.

The brimless hat 1 is illustrated in FIG. 3, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7. Thebrimless hat 1 comprises an aesthetic exterior layer 2, an interiorlayer 3, and a hat opening 4. In the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the aesthetic exterior layer 2 is a knitted layer. However,in another embodiment of the present invention, the aesthetic exteriorlayer 2 can be any other decorative design and be made of a softmaterial which can be, but is not limited to cotton, nylon, and meshmaterial. The aesthetic exterior layer 2 is superimposed onto theinterior layer 3 such that only the aesthetic exterior layer 2 isvisible when the present invention is worn. In the preferred embodimentof the present invention, the brimless hat 1 is similar to a beanie.However, in another embodiment of the present invention the brimless hat1 can have a different shape. When the present invention comprises thevisor 100 as illustrated in FIG. 12, the visor 100 will be integratedonto the brimless hat 1.

The cap 5 prevents rain water from reaching the hair of the user. Inorder to do so, the cap 5 comprises a waterproof layer 6, a lining 7,and a cap opening 12 as seen in FIG. 6. The lining 7 is made of, but isnot limited to, a satin material. The material of the lining 7 isimportant to provide comfort to the user when the present invention isworn for a long period of time. Furthermore, the waterproof layer 6 isplaced adjacent to the lining 7. In other embodiments of the presentinvention, additional layers can be added in between the waterprooflayer 6 and the lining 7. The additional layers can be, but is notlimited to, a thermal layer or a reflective layer. The cap 5 ispositioned within the brimless hat 1 such that the cap 5 is not visiblewhen worn. As a result, the interior layer 3 of the brimless hat 1 ispositioned atop the cap 5. In the functional positioning of the cap 5and the brimless hat 1, the cap opening 12 is encircled by the hatopening 4.

The cap 5 can be functional in a plurality of configurations. In a firstconfiguration of the cap 5, the lining 7 can be superimposed onto thewaterproof layer 6. However, the brimless hat 1 will be positioned in asimilar manner as mentioned before. In a second configuration of the cap5, an additional outer layer can be superimposed onto the waterprooflayer 6. In contrast to the first configuration, the waterproof layer 6will be superimposed onto the lining 7. The brimless hat 1 will bepositioned similar to the first configuration. In a third configurationof the cap 5, the additional outer layer can be superimposed on thelining 7. Furthermore, the lining 7 will be superimposed on thewaterproof layer 6.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, the cap 5 furthercomprises a first adjustable band 14 and a flange section 13. The firstadjustable band 14 is utilized to adjust the size of the cap opening 12such that the present invention can be worn by a number of users. Thefirst adjustable band 14 is made of an elastic material. However, anyother comparable material is also satisfactory. As illustrated in FIG.3, the flange section 13 is positioned in between the first adjustableband 14 and the cap opening 12. Furthermore, the brimless hat 1 isattached to the cap 5 in the first embodiment of the present invention.As illustrated in FIG. 5, the brimless hat 1 is attached to the flangesection 13 at the cap opening 12. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the brimlesshat 1 and the cap 5 can be attached through means that include, but isnot limited to, sewing.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, the brimless hat 1and the cap 5 can be separated from each other as illustrated in FIG. 8.The detachability is beneficial for proper maintenance of the cap 5 andthe brimless hat 1. In order to implement detachability, the presentinvention comprises an attachment mechanism 15. Furthermore, the cap 5comprises a second adjustable band 20 and a U-shaped nonslip band 18.The U-shaped nonslip band 18 and the second adjustable band 20 delineatethe cap opening 12. Similar to the first embodiment, the secondadjustable band 20 is utilized to adjust the cap opening 12 such thatthe present invention firmly fits on a user's head. Furthermore, thesecond adjustable band 20 is also made of an elastic material in thesecond embodiment of the present invention. The U-shaped nonslip band 18is utilized in order to provide a comfortable contact area between thecap 5 and the user's head. The U-shaped nonslip band 18 can be made of,but is not limited to, a nonslip material such as velvet. The nonslipmaterial is beneficial in securing the present invention around theuser's head. The second adjustable band 20 is connected between a firstend 19 and a second end 21 of the U-shaped nonslip band 18 as seen inFIG. 9. Preferably, the second adjustable band 20 is on the back of thehead when worn by the user. In order to be detached from the cap 5, thebrimless hat 1 is detachably attached to the U-shaped nonslip band 18through the attachment mechanism 15. In the preferred embodiment of thepresent invention, the brimless hat 1 is attached to the cap 5 with ahook and loop fastening mechanism. More specifically, the interior layer3 comprises a hook portion 16 and the U-shaped nonslip band 18 comprisesa loop portion 17. In order to attach the brimless hat 1 to the cap 5,the hook portion 16 is engaged with the loop portion 17. However, adifferent attachment mechanism such as snaps can also be used in anotherembodiment of the present invention.

A commonly seen issue with wet umbrellas and wet rain jackets is theinability to be stored when indoors. In order to address the mentionedissue, the present invention comprises a storage bag 8 as seen in FIG.10. The storage bag 8 is laterally connected to the lining 7 such thatthe storage bag 8 is not visible when the present invention is worn. Thestorage bag 8 comprises an opening collapsing mechanism 10 and a bagopening 9. The bag opening 9 is delineated by the opening collapsingmechanism 10 which allows the user to control the bag opening 9 byutilizing the opening collapsing mechanism 10. As illustrated in FIG.11, the cap 5 and the brimless hat 1 are stuffed into the storage bag 8through the bag opening 9. Once the cap 5 and the brimless hat 1 areinside the storage bag 8, the storage bag 8 is closed by utilizing theopening closing mechanism 10. In the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the opening collapsing mechanism 10 is a drawstring. However,in another embodiment of the present invention, the opening collapsingmechanism 10 can be, but is not limited to, a zipper or a fold-overpocket.

In utilizing the first embodiment of the present invention, theconsequent process flow is followed. Initially, the size of the capopening 5 is adjusted with the use of the first adjustable band 14.Next, the present invention is worn such that the first adjustable band14 is placed around the head of the user. Similar to the firstembodiment, the second adjustable band 20 is adjusted such that the headof a user can comfortably fit in the cap opening 12 of the secondembodiment. Next, the present invention is worn such that the U-shapednonslip band 18 comfortably fits around the user's head. If the userintends on replacing the brimless hat 1 or the cap 5, it can be done byutilizing the attachment mechanism 15. Additionally, the attachmentmechanism 15 allows the user to interchange between different aestheticstyles of the brimless hat 1. As a result, the physical appearance ofthe present invention can be changed to accommodate the user'spreference.

When the present invention is worn during rainy conditions, theaesthetic exterior layer 2 provides a pleasing appearance. Thewaterproof layer 6 prevents rain water from reaching the user's hair. Asillustrated in FIG. 4, rain water can pass through the brimless hat 1but will not reach the user's hair through the cap 5. Once the presentinvention is used, the present invention can be stored in the storagebag 8. Since the storage bag 8 is laterally connected to the lining 7,the storage bag 8 is not exposed to rain or any other environmentalconditions. As a result, the brimless hat 1 will be placed within thecap 5 when inserted to the storage bag 8. The positioning of thebrimless hat 1 and the cap 5 eliminates any unfavorable situations suchas dripping rain water.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. A rain hat with an aesthetically pleasingappearance comprises: a brimless hat; a cap; the brimless hat comprisesan aesthetic exterior layer, an interior layer, and a hat opening; thecap comprises a waterproof layer, a lining, and a cap opening; the capbeing positioned within the brimless hat; the aesthetic exterior layerbeing superimposed onto the interior layer; the waterproof layer beingadjacently positioned with the lining; the brimless hat being positionedatop the cap; and the cap opening being encircled by the hat opening. 2.The rain hat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed inclaim 1 comprises: the cap further comprises a first adjustable band anda flange section; the flange section being positioned in between thefirst adjustable band and the cap opening; and the brimless hat beingattached to the flange section at the cap opening.
 3. The rain hat withan aesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed in claim 2, wherein thefirst adjustable band is made of an elastic material.
 4. The rain hatwith an aesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed in claim 1comprises: an attachment mechanism; the cap further comprises a secondadjustable band and a U-shaped nonslip band; the second adjustable bandbeing connected between a first end and a second end of the U-shapednonslip band; the cap opening being delineated by both the U-shapednonslip band and the second adjustable band; and the brimless hat beingdetachably attached to the U-shaped nonslip band through the attachmentmechanism.
 5. The rain hat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance asclaimed in claim 4, wherein the second adjustable band is made of anelastic material.
 6. The rain hat with an aesthetically pleasingappearance as claimed in claim 4 comprises: the interior layer comprisesa hook portion; the U-shaped nonslip band comprises a loop portion; andthe hook portion being engaged with the loop portion.
 7. The rain hatwith an aesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed in claim 1comprises: a storage bag; the storage bag comprises an openingcollapsing mechanism and a bag opening; the storage bag being laterallyconnected to the lining; and the bag opening being delineated by theopening collapsing mechanism.
 8. The rain hat with an aestheticallypleasing appearance as claimed in claim 7, wherein the openingcollapsing mechanism is a drawstring.
 9. The rain hat with anaesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed in claim 1, wherein thelining is made of a satin material.
 10. The rain hat with anaesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed in claim 1 comprises: avisor; and the visor being integrated onto the brimless hat;
 11. A rainhat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance comprises: a brimless hat;a cap; a storage bag; a visor; the brimless hat comprises an aestheticexterior layer, an interior layer, and a hat opening; the cap comprisesa waterproof layer, a lining, and a cap opening; the cap beingpositioned within the brimless hat; the aesthetic exterior layer beingsuperimposed onto the interior layer; the interior layer beingsuperimposed onto the waterproof layer; the waterproof layer beingsuperimposed onto the lining; the cap opening being encircled by the hatopening; the storage bag comprises an opening collapsing mechanism and abag opening; the storage bag being laterally connected to the lining;the bag opening being delineated by the opening collapsing mechanism;the opening collapsing mechanism being a drawstring; the lining beingmade of satin; and the visor being integrated onto the brimless hat. 12.The rain hat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed inclaim 11 comprises: the cap further comprises a first adjustable bandand a flange section; the flange section being positioned in between thefirst adjustable band and the cap opening; and the brimless hat beingattached to the flange section at the cap opening.
 13. The rain hat withan aesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed in claim 12, wherein thefirst adjustable band is made of an elastic material.
 14. The rain hatwith an aesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed in claim 11comprises: an attachment mechanism; the cap further comprises a secondadjustable band and a U-shaped nonslip band; the second adjustable bandbeing connected between a first end and a second end of the U-shapednonslip band; the cap opening being delineated by both the U-shapednonslip band and the second adjustable band; and the brimless hat beingdetachably attached to the U-shaped nonslip band through the attachmentmechanism.
 15. The rain hat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance asclaimed in claim 14, wherein the second adjustable band is made of anelastic material.
 16. The rain hat with an aesthetically pleasingappearance as claimed in claim 14 comprises: the interior layercomprises a hook portion; the U-shaped nonslip band comprises a loopportion; and the hook portion being engaged with the loop portion.
 17. Arain hat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance comprises: a brimlesshat; a cap; a storage bag; a visor; the brimless hat comprises anaesthetic exterior layer, an interior layer, and a hat opening; the capcomprises a waterproof layer, a lining, and a cap opening; the cap beingpositioned within the brimless hat; the aesthetic exterior layer beingsuperimposed onto the interior layer; the interior layer beingsuperimposed onto the waterproof layer; the waterproof layer beingsuperimposed onto the lining; the cap opening being encircled by the hatopening; the storage bag comprises an opening collapsing mechanism and abag opening; the storage bag being laterally connected to the lining;the bag opening being delineated by the opening collapsing mechanism;the opening collapsing mechanism being a drawstring; the lining beingmade of satin, and the visor being integrated onto the brimless hat. 18.The rain hat with an aesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed inclaim 17 comprises: the cap further comprises a first adjustable bandand a flange section; the flange section being positioned in between thefirst adjustable band and the cap opening; the brimless hat beingattached to the flange section at the cap opening; and the firstadjustable band being made of an elastic material.
 19. The rain hat withan aesthetically pleasing appearance as claimed in claim 17 comprises:an attachment mechanism; the cap further comprises a second adjustableband and a U-shaped nonslip band; the second adjustable band beingconnected between a first end and a second end of the U-shaped nonslipband; the cap opening being delineated by both the U-shaped nonslip bandand the second adjustable band; the brimless hat being detachablyattached to the U-shaped nonslip band through the attachment mechanism;the second adjustable band being made of an elastic material; theinterior layer comprises a hook portion; the U-shaped nonslip bandcomprises a loop portion; and the hook portion being engaged with theloop portion.